Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On the one hand, you’re over paying for every investment and valuations aren’t rational. How our VC Firms Like Ours Organizing to Meet the Challenges? That used to be called A-round investing. The biggest change for us in early-stage investing is that we now need to commit earlier. It’s just now that we’re Seed Investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2019

Other countries have similar exemptions for similar organizations. But because they can’t project excellent returns on investment, no investors will likely be interested. That means they need to grow organically, or find a philanthropist. Managing volunteers, and running any organization with these constraints is a challenge.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. The challenge is finding and using qualified affordable support organizations for each stage. The incubator organization can help you find them, or show you how to apply for a government grant.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 10, 2021

Thursday, August 12, 2021 -- Entering the Japanese Market by Partnering With The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). Please join Biocom Los Angeles and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) for a virtual webinar to learn how Life Science companies in the Greater LA area can enter the Japanese market. Biocom California.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2023

Every organization I get asked to help these days seems to realize that innovation is required on their part to survive and thrive in this age of constant change. Unfortunately, there are other organizations that still don’t see the need to innovate. Organization cited for “best practices” in innovation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2022

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in nonprofit good causes. A nonprofit organization is generally defined as an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. Government grants. Bartering services.

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Southern California Edison Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Every year, Government agencies face an increased risk of becoming victim to a cyber-attack. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, US Government agencies suffered 1108 data breaches between 2005 and 2018 1. Here are the four major fiber network solutions suitable to Government agencies throughout Southern California.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

In the simplest of terms, these are people who seek to generate “social value”, rather than profits, and use traditional business principles to provide solutions to social issues On the surface, this sounds like entrepreneurs who want to build a non-profit organization. Not an investment opportunity for business investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Focus on talent and people growth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Beyond these believers, you need to match your credentials and interests with the multitude of public, academic and government organizations that proclaim to foster research and early development, to satisfy the long-term needs of the people or organizations they support. Technology pilots.

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Southern California Edison Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

While every organization should have secure networks, the stakes are higher in some industries than others. Government Agencies. When it comes to handling government data, secure network design is paramount. Here are industries that stand the most to gain by leveraging secure networks: . Enterprises. Secure Network Setups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2021

Beyond these believers, you need to match your credentials and interests with the multitude of public, academic and government organizations that proclaim to foster research and early development, to satisfy the long-term needs of the people or organizations they support. Technology pilots.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The rewards of angel investing. Email readers, continue here…] I found one of my joys in angel investing, putting money to work by investing time and money into promising young entrepreneurs much like I once was, coaching them, putting them together with others who have needed skills, helping to build someone else’s dream.

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Xconomy

MARCH 25, 2019

A program launched last year by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation to invest in promising biotech discoveries made on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus will also work with the La Jolla, CA-based Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute, the organizations said recently.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Size of the investment round was not announced. The company's software-as-a-service products are used to manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation for government agencies. The company says it now serves more than 1,500 organizations, including 40 percent of the largest U.S. cities, and 20 states. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Some entrepreneurs start polling venture capitalists for that multi-million dollar investment before they even have a business plan. The challenge is finding and using qualified affordable support organizations for each stage. The incubator organization can help you find them, or show you how to apply for a government grant.

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Funding Startup Organization Incubator 94

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2023

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. Investors cannot verify accountability or governance. This means less capability to ensure that invested funds are spent wisely or as planned.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. Investors cannot verify accountability or governance. In equity crowdfunding, no investor is representing their own interest.

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Equity Statistics Platform Entrepreneur 164

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Hosted by the Tech City Investment Organization, a part of the UK Trade & Investment department, the event is a major component of the UK Government's ongoing efforts to promote London as Europe's leading destination for digital, creative and high-technology companies. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Moving forward, you should expect the market volatility to increase, driven not only by customers, but by new technology, changing government regulations, and a surge in new competitors. If a key person in your organization has never changed roles, that person is likely limiting their personal growth, as well as the growth of your business.

Technical Review 151

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Southern California Edison Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

While every organization should have secure networks, the stakes are higher in some industries than others. Government Agencies. When it comes to handling government data, secure network design is paramount. Here are industries that stand the most to gain by leveraging secure networks: . Enterprises. Secure Network Setups.

Design 52

Design Networking Organization Paramount 52

TechCrunch LA

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

When should a VC invest? It’s the only way forward in capitalism, and it’s worth every investment you can make. The late-stage investment firm has been a slow-burning mess for the past several months, angering current and former employees, limited partners, and, crucially, [Peter] Thiel himself, sources say. All appears well.

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Venture Capital Startup Technical Review Invest 202

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2020

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Focus on talent and people growth.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Organization Coach Invest 124

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 3, 2013

The timing of the announcement of this investment couldn’t have been timed more perfectly if we tried. And before that you might enjoy this longer analysis on why I invested in DataSift in the first place , which was written 2.5 How can governments not track hooligans, terrorists or criminals who give off public information.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Of course you need to discount any investor competitive positioning, but local investment group leaders will quickly tell you the strengths and terms of active investors in your area. Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations.

Technical Review 138

Technical Review Startup Innocal Offshore 138

Southern California Edison Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Partnering with a local MNSP also enables more predictable cost structures, so companies can better budget and plan around IT and network investments. Local MNSPs provide organizations with network solutions tailored to their unique needs. 2- Personalized Services . 3- Increased Security. 3- Increased Security.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2022

Other countries have similar exemptions for similar organizations. But because they can’t project excellent returns on investment, no investors will likely be interested. That means they need to grow organically, or find a philanthropist. Managing volunteers, and running any organization with these constraints is a challenge.

Organization 100

Organization Satisfaction Class Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

Government grants and industry partners are you best bet here, but Angel investors might give you $250,000 to $1 million, if you have the right business case and credentials. They call first investments at this stage the “A-round,” and often follow with a B-round through G-round. Congratulations!

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

(Editor's note: Los Angeles has always had strong ties to business in the UK, and the UK government has been very active in reaching out to Los Angeles technology firms in recent years. The festival is part of an ongoing initiative by the British government to encourage development and growth in the city's tech startup community.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 25, 2013

Esri has long been known for providing such data to governments and large organizations, but the firm said it has been working with companies and partnerships on its API business in the last year or so, as part of the creation of a new Emerging Business and startup space at Esri.

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Tool Startup Template .Net 215

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in nonprofit good causes. A nonprofit organization is generally defined as an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them to help pursue its goals. Government grants. Bartering services.

Equity 94

Equity Startup Technical Review Organization 94

Southern California Edison Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Network infrastructure can be expensive to upgrade and manage, and organizations can find it. eliminate extraneous expenses and reduce investment risks. Here are 3 strategies your organization can adopt to reduce network expenses: 1. Here are 3 strategies your organization can adopt to reduce network expenses: 1.

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Southern California Edison Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Dark fiber allows large enterprises, educational institutions, media companies, and government agencies to leverage the high bandwidth capabilities. Government. Civilians rely on local government organizations to improve the overall livelihood of their city. So what is dark fiber?

Networking 49

Networking Education Technical Review Organization 49

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This usually means not taking money from equity investors, since investors want fast growth, high profits, and an exit event, to allow investments to be recouped. Non-equity funding has to come from personal sources, or government grants, or bank loans. According to William R. Cobb and M. There is no free lunch for money.

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Entrepreneur Startup Equity Course 148

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2023

These organizations, like Y Combinator , are very popular these days, and are often associated with major universities, community development organizations, or even large companies. These are government funds allocated to support new technologies and important causes, like education, medicine, and social needs.

Startup 106

Startup Capital Equity Funding 106

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

I found one of my joys in angel investing, putting money to work by investing time and money into promising young entrepreneurs much like I once was, coaching them, putting them together with others who have needed skills, helping to build someone else’s dream. Email readers, continue here.]

Coach 216

Coach Organization Invest Sales 216

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

In the simplest of terms, these are people who seek to generate “social value”, rather than profits, and use traditional business principles to provide solutions to social issues On the surface, this sounds like entrepreneurs who want to build a non-profit organization. Not an investment opportunity for business investors.

Entrepreneur 85

Entrepreneur Funding Invest Activity 85